Crown Council Mentor of the Month

Dr. Howard Hindin & Steve Anderson "The Future of Airway Health in Dentistry and Medicine"

A graduate of New York University College of Dentistry, Dr. Howard Hindin is trained in all aspects of general dentistry, with an early emphasis on surgery and endodontia. Since the 1990s, his practice has also focused on cosmetic dentistry, temporo mandibular joint disorders and cranio facial pain.
An acknowledged pioneer in the relationship between dental issues and whole body health, Dr. Hindin is President (2000-present) of the Foundation for the Advancement of Innovative Medicine (FAIM). The foundation offers educational services to professionals and the public on complementary medicine as well as advocacy for patient and doctor rights.
In addition, Dr. Hindin advanced the use of acupuncture in dentistry and general medicine as the Director of the Acupuncture Program for Substance Abuse in Rockland County. There he developed, supervised and trained personnel to provide acupuncture for the Rockland County Alcohol and Substance Abuse Outpatient Services. He is a Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of the American Association of Physiological Medicine & Dentistry.
He is an active member of the American Academy of Pain Management, American Academy of Cranio Facial Pain, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, and the NY State Society of Acupuncture for Physician and Dentists.Dr. Hindin has presented important position papers to dental and medical groups throughout the country. His research into the dental-medical connection and systemic balance has shaped the medical community’s understanding of this growing and important field.

Brian Bryd "3 Patient Education Mistakes Every Dental Practice Can Avoid"

 
Our StoryDental Innovation was founded on providing next-generation video text technology to bridge the treatment recommendation knowledge gap between dentists and their patients. This technology was initially developed and implemented in Fortune 100 companies and our desire is to leverage it for smaller, niche markets – dental being the first.
Our ApproachAlong with the technology, we brought together practicing dentists to choose initial platform content as well as providing editorial feedback on all originally produced content video.
Our ProductionFrom idea to execution to delivery, our team spent months ensuring the videos we created would be helpful to dentists and impactful for their patients. Here are some behind the scenes photos of the process.
 
Bryan Byrd 
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Dr. Brian Harris "The Future of Digital Dental Marketing"

Brian's "Story"
from his website https://www.harrisdental.com/dr-brian-harris
HOW DID YOU ARRIVE AT RUNNING/WORKING FOR THIS BUSINESS? WHAT PATH BROUGHT YOU HERE?
Growing up around dentistry, my dad would take us to work with him during the summer. We would get paid $2 per hour to unpack boxes, clean the lab, make stone models of teeth, etc. I realize now after having my own kids, he really did it so we wouldn’t drive my mom crazy at home fighting all summer. Several years passed and after living out of the country for a few years, I returned home and it just felt like the right path for me. I have never regretted the decision and love being a dentist.
WHERE CAN WE FIND YOU WHEN YOU’RE NOT WORKING? WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A WEEKEND OR A SUNDAY AFTERNOON?
When I am not working, I try to stay active running and biking. I spend a lot of time with my kids at their football games, dance classes and skateboarding lessons. On Sunday afternoons you will find me relaxing and watching a movie with my family.
ANY VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES YOU’RE CRAZY ABOUT?
I have been involved with the group, Smiles for Hope, for 5 years now. It takes dentistry into the small villages of the Dominican Republic. I was able to take my wife Maury with me four years ago and this year we went back with my two older boys, Connor and Cash, and 6 Harris Dental team members. We spent 9 days in small villages helping people that have no access to dental care. It has been a life changing opportunity and I feel thankful to be a part of such a great group.
ANY AWARDS OR MEDALS? PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL?
In the 5th grade, I won first place in the Utah open Karate tournament. I only mention this because I had to fight my brother, Dr Scott, in the finals. Let’s just say he took second place. Still, one of my proudest moments.
Professional: Young Dentist of the Year in 2007, Phoenix Magazine Top Dentist 2007-2013, Phoenix Magazine Top Cosmetic Dentist 2010-2013, AZ Foothills Scottsdale’s Best Cosmetic Dentist 2014.
HOW DO YOU WANT TO BE REMEMBERED?
I want to be remembered as a person who was positive and always looked for the good in others. I want to be remembered as someone who enjoyed life to the fullest.
WHAT WAS THE MOST INTERESTING TRIP YOU HAVE EVER TAKEN? WHY?
The most interesting and fun trip I have ever taken was going to Ireland with Maury. I was taken aback by how beautiful it is. I loved trying new foods, seeing ancient landmarks and learning about the history of the country.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BREAKFAST FOOD?
French toast with lots of butter and syrup.
WHAT FAVORITE FOOD PUTS YOU IN A GREAT MOOD?
Ice Cream
WHAT 1 THING WOULD YOU TAKE WITH YOU ON A DESERTED ISLAND?
Floss

Dr. Tommy Nabors "Your Total Health"

Dr. Nabors is a Mississippi native and grew up in a car family. His grandfather owned and operated Nabors Motor Company, the local Ford dealer in Columbus, MS. Dr. Nabors dad was a dentist in the Navy and private practice for over 40 years. Dr. Nabors, Sr. still lectures and does research in salivary diagnostics and the importance of oral bacteria and its role in the health of the body. Dr. Nabors wife, Lesley, is from Dickson, TN.  They have three kids. Wright, the oldest, is at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Brett is 16, Sophie is 13 and they all are avid sports fans. Dr. Nabors favorite thing is spending time with his family. However, when he does have some time off, he spends it at his “shop in the woods” down in Fairview, TN. He restored an old building and uses it to restore and work on vintage Ford cars. Although, he graduated from the University Of Tennessee College Of Dentistry and has a son at the University of Tennessee. But he still has a soft spot for Mississippi State Football.

Rory Vaden "Take The Stairs"

The New York Times bestseller that will help you get off the “escalator” and tackle the work that leads to real success
How do successful people achieve results? In short, they do it the old-fashioned way, with focus and self-discipline. Popular speaker and strategist Rory Vaden presents a simple program for “taking the stairs”—that is, resisting the temptations of “quick fixes,” eliminating distractions, and transcending personal setbacks in order to reach your goals.
Whatever your vision of success is, this proven program will help you get there—one stair at a time.

Dr. David Montz "Leadership Learned From Hurricane Harvey"

Our 2018 Team of the Year recognizes not just the outstanding effort of the team but the heroic efforts of their doctor. When 50 inches of rain and almost 19 Trillion gallons of water fell on Texas, this team jumped into action helping family, friends, neighbors and complete stranger with any task that needed to be done. Their doctor…for four straight days, volunteer managed a shelter at the local high school where they served 286 people, coordinated over the activities of over 300 volunteers and provided emergency care for 89 Nursing Home residents who arrived without charts, medication or staff to help. As the immediate crisis ended, the team even gathered at the office and after cleaning it up from the damage that came from the storm, made the distributed over 900 hygiene kits to 7 different shelters and donation centers.
The full story of this experience and this team would take us hours to tell…but might be best described in the words of one team member. She worte, “This is seriously the best family ever to work together! I am truly grateful for each and every one of them. How can a dental practice be so little about clinical dentistry and so much about the people?! When your team understands that we take care of each other first, and the awesome by-product of that is stellar patient care...now that is a beautiful thing! They're going to have to bury me here, because these people- the docs, the assistants, the hygienists, and the admin...they rock my world!"

Sam Ballard "Dominican Republic Lab Sponsorship"

Ballard Dental Laboratories is a state of the art dental prosthetics company. Ballard specializes in implant restorations and CAD/CAM Technologies. Ballard is also heavily involved in sharing its expertise with developing countries through its partnership with Smiles for Life Foundation.
Ballard Laboratories is a strong asset to your dental practice. We understand that time spent adjusting crowns is time spent away from other patients and from growing your business. We work tirelessly to ensure minimal adjustment while seating restorations. Our products are crafted here in the United States with high-quality materials so you can expect superior product every time.
Through our online client portal, the entire ordering experience is simple and streamlined for you and your staff. Our online system allows you to quickly request a pick-up, easily submit cases (including pictures), and track cases through the process to see when the case will be delivered. For typical lab communication, automation is here.
We at Ballard Laboratories value our relationships with dental offices. With this in mind, we offer in-house continuing education courses on implants and cosmetic restorations.
With us as your lab partner, you’ll spend much less energy stressing about and adjusting restorations. You’ll have the time and energy for what really counts--making your patients smile.

Steve Anderson "Myths About Team Motivation"

Steve Anderson brings insights into team motivation and productivity that will help you retain the exceptional team members you already have, create even better team members from your exiting talent base and create a legacy of team productivity and motivation that will improve your practice and the quality of your work life.